Chamber of Commerce "Offering Their Endorsement Ahead Of Vote" Against Campaign Reform Bill

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Chamber offering endorsement in exchange for votes against campaign reform bill

Business groups make push for House to vote against Disclose Act
By Sean J. Miller and Shane D'Aprile - 06/24/10 06:00 AM ET

Business groups are using a variety of tactics to pressure House members to vote against campaign finance legislation.

One of those tactics is offering their endorsement ahead of the vote.

The Chamber of Commerce announced Wednesday it’s supporting Rep. Dan Boren (D-Okla.) for reelection — one of only a handful of Democrats it has backed this cycle.

“On issues ranging from competition in the healthcare industry to lowering taxes to reducing energy costs, Oklahoma’s businesses and workers have a tireless advocate in Dan Boren,” Bill Miller, the Chamber’s political director, said in statement.

more:
http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/105141-business-groups-pressure-house-members-to-vote-against-disclose-act
via:
http://www.americablog.com/2010/06/chamber-offering-endorsement-in.html

[w4rma]

1. Evil and greedy, anti-democracy group. (nt)

[Scuba]

2. The Chamber's motto is "One Shareholder, One Vote"

[w4rma]

3. It's not even that democratic, since some shareholders are definitely more equal than others.

(They own more shares.) Which is fine with businesses, but when they meddle in government it's not fine.